Scout Clean Energy

Compensation

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As Senior Associate FP&A Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the financial planning and analysis process, providing key insights and recommendations that will drive strategic decision-making within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and financial reporting activities. This role offers an opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with top talent, and contribute to the company's overall success. Key Responsibilities: Credit Facilities: Assist management with process workflow and communication with internal departments and lenders. Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, to identify key performance drivers and areas for improvement. Present findings to manager and/or senior management. Financial Reporting: Prepare/maintain and present (annual/quarterly/monthly) financial reports and dashboards to key stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. KPI Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into their impact on the company's financial performance. Identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making and special projects. Data Management: Maintain and enhance financial models and databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Compliance: Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls and Scout Company policies. Build and Maintain Processes, Policies, and Procedures: Design and implement standardized FP&A processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across reporting activities. Create and maintain procedural guidelines for data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve transparency and reduce operational risk. Continuously evaluate and optimize workflows to enhance automation, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure compliance and internal controls are embedded within all FP&A processes to safeguard financial integrity and support audit readiness. Train and support stakeholders on new processes and policies to drive adoption and accountability across the organization. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus. At least 3 year’s professional Accounting or Finance experience; Renewable Energy experience a plus Strong knowledge of financial budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; experience with structured finance, including modeling asset, debt, and tax equity waterfalls structures a plus Proficient in MS Excel and its current functionality, knowledge of MACRO/VBA is preferred Strong analytical, diligence, multitasking and problem resolution skills; requiring little oversight and displays independence Initiative-taker with effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and across departments. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong ethics and integrity in handling confidential financial information. Ability to manage time appropriately and meet deadlines. Expectation: minimum expectation is 40 hours a week. May require additional hours seasonally Timeline and Location We will review resumes for this role on an ongoing basis with a start date as soon as possible. Our ideal candidate is located in Boulder, or would be willing to relocate to Boulder in order to be able to commute to our Boulder office daily. Scout’s Values Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission. Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members. Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult. Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems. Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity. Invitation to Veterans Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. Target base salary: $80,000 - $95,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate.) Attractive bonus potential. Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.